what do you think?

Question

when people call you :honey" or "sweetie" as in people of the same sex or co-workers or even strangers? i think it can be flattering but also disrespectful and degrading, depending who is saying it. what do you all think?

Answer 1

I dont care if it is someone I know and we have created a comfort level but when it is a total stranger or some one I just met recently I hate when they call me names like honey or sweetie!

Answer 2

I can never bring myself to say stuff like that just because I feel ultimately chesse infested. I guess It does matter what kind of person it is saying it. Im not going to go off if some old lady calls me honey or if the cashier is being freindly and calling my sweetie. Its just how some people talk.

Answer 3

You mean,

flattering as not having to work, but degrading as in getting paid less?

I agree.

Answer 4

It would be flattering if a good looking guy said this to you yes.. and degrading if some old fat bald guy said it..? why might I ask?.. why do double standards apply?

Answer 5

i waitress, and im from new enland, but i live in the midwest. i call all of my customers: honey or sweetie. i think its better than sir or ms.
but some people do get upset

Answer 6

Well, I call young girls Princesses, young women Young Ladies" and all the rest Miss or Mrs.

Answer 7

I agree. Some people make it sound like a put down.

Answer 8

I don't like it, but I live in the south so you get used to it.

Answer 9

I love it. Especially when people call me a "Hornbag"

Answer 10

perhaps you should object to the people you know and introduce your self to those you don't